Writer Salomé Criddle reflects on a moment from Victoria Beckham’s entrepreneurial journey through a lens of faith. Drawing from Scripture and her own experience as a wife and business builder, she explores how God often uses marriage, trust, and godly partnership as a means to strengthen vision, multiply purpose, and remind women that pursuing a calling was never meant to be done alone.
Recently, I watched a documentary about how Victoria Beckham began building her fashion empire. Her journey was full of twists and turns, but one moment stood out to me in particular: she courageously asked her husband for a significant financial investment in her vision.
What struck me was not the money itself, but what that moment represented. It required humility, trust, and boldness, especially given that her business was operating at a loss at the time. By any measure, it looked like a risk. Yet she believed in her vision strongly enough to invite her husband into it, even when the outcome was uncertain.
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As a wife of nearly thirteen years and a woman building a business that I am deeply passionate about, I can relate. There have been many moments along my own journey when I’ve had to lean on my husband for support. Sometimes that support has been financial; at other times, it has been his encouragement, wisdom, or reassurance as I navigated major decisions. Because of him, I have never felt alone in pursuing the dreams God has placed on my heart in this season of my life.
I share this because I believe it’s important for women, especially those who lead, to know that vulnerability in safe spaces is not weakness. I’m often asked, “Sal, how do you juggle it all?” I’m careful not to give the impression that anything I’ve built has been achieved alone. I have a strong support system, and my husband is a foundational part of it.
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Who we are connected to plays a significant role in shaping our vision and our destiny. That is why we need God’s discernment when choosing the people closest to us. I genuinely believe that if I weren’t married to my husband, it would have been far more difficult to build the projects and visions I’ve been stewarding. He is one of the reasons I can dream boldly. In my darkest moments, he has been the one to call out the leader in me, to remind me of my capacity, my calling, and my purpose. He has been a rock, a support, and a trusted sounding board.
Scripture affirms this truth in Ecclesiastes 4:9: “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labour.”
It reminds us that asking for help is not a lack of faith, it is often an act of courage and wisdom
This verse has long guided me. It reminds us that asking for help is not a lack of faith, it is often an act of courage and wisdom. Support may come from a husband, a close friend, or a mentor, anyone God places alongside us to help us flourish as we pursue our calling.
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Perhaps you are married and have never thought to invite your husband into your dreams. Or maybe you are at the beginning of an idea and carrying the weight of it alone. My hope is that this article encourages you to open the door—to create space for partnership as you build something meaningful.
There are so many ways that you can invite your husband (or others) into your vision
There are so many ways that you can invite your husband (or others) into your vision. The best way to start could be with something as simple as a conversation. Rather than approaching it as a request for permission or a list of needs, it helps to share your dreams as an expression of your heart. When you speak about what you’re building with clarity and genuine excitement, it allows others to see the vision through your eyes.
It’s also important to acknowledge the role they can play. Support doesn’t always look the same, it may come through prayer, wise counsel, encouragement, or practical help, but when people understand that their involvement truly matters, they are far more likely to engage meaningfully. Victoria Beckham’s documentary highlighted the importance of being open about the challenges and risks you face. Being honest about what you need and what you lack is part of that process. Honesty builds trust and invites others into the journey, not just the outcome.
At times, the most courageous step is simply asking. Many of us hesitate, afraid of appearing weak or dependent, yet asking for help often opens the door to deeper partnership. And when progress comes, no matter how small, it’s worth celebrating together. Shared victories strengthen connection and remind us that we were never meant to pursue our calling alone.
Finally, inviting your husband, or a trusted friend, into your dreams is not about seeking permission; it’s about cultivating partnership. It’s about allowing God to use relationships as a means of support, growth, and multiplication. My prayer is that the next person you invite into your vision will be instrumental in ushering you into the next level of your purpose.
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